A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2402060 Details
Epoch: 111 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2403447 epoch_slot_no: 5847 block_no: 2401947 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1655 time: 2019-04-03 06:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5287d404f831ff3b7e80bb102b28b954eb86c9141d38792b3c8be0d678ee244bBlock Operator
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